And the victory that day was turned into mourning to all the people: for the people heard it said that day how the king was grieved for his son.
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was towards Absalom.
And it was told to Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.
And the people withdrew by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle.
In the light of a king's countenance is life; and his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favor is as dew upon the grass.